LISTEN: BVD - Where are we?
During this year’s Royal Welsh Show, the Farmers' Union of Wales recorded an expert panel discussion on Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) in Wales.
The session comes at a crucial time, following the introduction of the BVD (Wales) Order 2024, which has brought new legal requirements for cattle keepers across Wales. With BVD continuing to affect herd health, productivity and farm profitability, understanding the new legislation has never been more important.
Bringing together leading experts from across the livestock, veterinary and policy sectors, the panel explores the practical implications of the new rules for the wide range of cattle farming systems in Wales. The discussion addresses common questions, explains what the legislation means in practice, and offers valuable advice to help farmers prepare for and comply with the new requirements.
The session is chaired by Alun Owen, FUW Regional Vice-President, Pentrefoelas farmer and BVD Cymru Farmer Representative, and features contributions from:
- John Griffiths – Chair of the BVD Cymru Steering Group and Head of Agricultural Research and Development at Coleg Sir Gar
- Dr Phil Thomas – Director of Ystwyth Vets and Director of the Wales Veterinary Science Centre
- Gwion Aeron – EIDCymru Lead
- Katie Davies – Partner at Knighton Livestock Market
- Richard Pizzey – Welsh Government
Whether you're looking to better understand your responsibilities under the new legislation or want to hear expert perspectives on controlling BVD in Welsh herds, this informative discussion is well worth a listen.
